FIRE Happy Hour in Chicago Tomorrow!

Bridget Glackin

December 6, 2011

A reminder to all of FIRE's Chicago friends: FIRE will be co-hosting a happy hour tomorrow evening in Chicago with The Heartland Institute and America's Future Foundation. Join us at The Kerryman from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. to meet fellow liberty lovers and mingle with FIRE staff! You can find the event details here and on our Facebook page. If you plan to attend, please e-mail bridget@thefire.org. We hope to see you there!

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